Purchase Specifications for a
5–9nm+ Marine Lantern
Overview
This specification is for a 5–9nm+ marine lantern.
The manufacturer will be able to provide the option of a self-contained, solar powered assembly
housed in a weatherproof enclosure including solar array, sealed battery and charge controller.
The lanterns shall be delivered ready to install. The only assembly required will be activation of each
individual lantern and optional mounting accessories.
1.0 Light Characteristics
The lantern shall be available in one (1), two (2), three (3) or four (4) tier models.
The lantern shall consist of up to four (4) tiers with each tier housing 36 ultra-high intensity LEDs.
The lantern output shall be available in red, green, white, yellow and blue.
The lantern shall have a maximum available intensity (dependent on model) of up to:
- Red lantern output 860cd
- Green lantern output 623cd
- White lantern output 602cd
- Yellow lantern output 363cd
The lantern shall have a visible range of 5–9nm+.
The lantern shall have a horizontal output of 360 degrees.
The lantern shall have a vertical divergence of nine (9) degrees for the one (1), two (2) and three (3)
tier models; and a vertical divergence of five (5) for the four (4) tier model
The lantern shall have up to 256 IALA recommended user-adjustable flash characteristics.
The intensity of the lantern shall be adjustable in 25% increments.
2.0 Electrical Characteristics
The lantern shall have a current draw of up to 1.7 Amps dependent on the colour of the lantern and
model.
The lantern shall have integrated circuit protection.
The lantern shall have an operating voltage of 12v.
The lantern shall have an operating temperature range between -40 to 80°C.
3.0 Physical Characteristics
The body of the lantern shall be manufactured from UV-stabilised LEXAN® polycarbonate.
The lantern lens shall be manufactured from UV-stabilised LEXAN® polycarbonate.
The lantern shall have a lens diameter of 150mm (5⅞ inches).
The lantern shall have a lens design using external optics with interior flute design.
The lantern shall have a mounting pattern using 3 x 4 hole bolt pattern on 200mm OD base.
The lantern shall have a height of up to 240mm (9½ inches) dependent on model.
The lantern shall have a width of 231mm (9⅛ inches).
The lantern shall have a mass from 1.1kg (2⅜lbs) dependent on model.
The lantern shall have a life expectancy of up to 12 years.
4.0 Options
The lantern shall be offered with the following options available from the manufacturer:
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Radio control system
GSM monitoring and control system
GPS synchronisation
RF synchronisation
AIS remote monitoring
Additional cable
Variety of solar/battery configurations
5.0 Optional Solar/Battery Configurations
The manufacturer will be able to provide the option of a self-contained, solar powered assembly
housed in a weatherproof enclosure including solar array, sealed battery and charge controller.
Type 1
 20watt or 40watt multicrystalline solar module
 26Ah 12v SLA (Sealed Lead Acid) battery
 An autonomy of at least 20 days (14 hour darkness, 12.5% duty cycle)
 Housed in a 7-stage powder-coated aluminium enclosure
 Mounting will be 200mm OD base pattern
 Height: from 665mm (26¼ inches) dependent on lantern model selected
 Width: 656mm (25¾ inches)
 Mass: from 18kg (39⅝ lbs)
Type 2
 40watt or 80 watt multicrystalline solar module
 55Ah or 100Ah 12v SLA (Sealed Lead Acid) battery
 An autonomy of at least 20 days (14 hour darkness, 12.5% duty cycle)
 Housed in a 7-stage powder-coated aluminium enclosure
 Mounting will be 200mm OD base pattern
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Height: from 570mm (22½ inches) dependent on lantern model selected
Width: 665mm (26¼ inches)
Mass: from 45kg (99¼ lbs)
6.0 Certifications
The lantern shall be IP68 waterproof.
The lantern shall meet CE EN61000-6-3:2001. EN61000-6-1:2001. EN55022. EN61000-4-2:1995.
EN61000-4-3:2002
The manufacturer shall be ISO9001:2008 certified.
7.0 Warranty
The lantern shall have a three (3) year warranty, excluding battery which will have a warranty of one
(1) year.